SMEs face higher risk as hackers prioritise stolen passwords over system flaws
Cybercriminals are now more likely to use stolen login details rather than system flaws to gain access to networks, a new report by global cybersecurity company... Read more.
Peter Obi urges African countries to invest in human capital amid global trade uncertainty
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Labour Party, has called on African governments to prioritise investments in human capital and increased... Read more.
Al Salam Bank partners with startups to drive digital innovation in Bahrain
…Applications open for accelerator programme targeting Bahraini SMEs and tech startups Al Salam Bank has announced its participation in the Open Innovation Programme,... Read more.
China strikes back with 34% tariff on US goods, SMEs brace for impact
China has announced a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States, effective 10 April. This decision follows the United States’ recent move to implement its... Read more.
Canada imposes 25% tariff on US cars in retaliation to US trade measures
Canada has announced a 25 percent tariff on vehicles imported from the United States. This move comes in response to newly imposed US tariffs under President Donald... Read more.
Macron urges French SMEs to pause US investments amid rising trade tensions
French businesses have been asked to suspend investments in the United States following the announcement of fresh US tariffs on European goods. President Emmanuel... Read more.
Antigua and Barbuda Backs global push to protect oceans, strengthen fisheries and support SMEs
Antigua and Barbuda has formally joined a growing number of countries taking action to protect marine ecosystems and support sustainable fishing practices. On 3... Read more.
South Korea’s financial institutions step in to shield SMEs from US tariffs
…Hana leads multibillion-won support effort as others follow suit South Korean financial institutions are responding swiftly to protect small and medium-sized... Read more.
Global SMEs face strain as Trump maintains tariff pressure
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the world are reacting to renewed trade tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to ease tariffs, despite... Read more.
Mobile money transactions reach $1.68tn in 2024 – GSMA report
…Transaction volumes rose 20% year-on-year, driven by growth in Africa and Asia Mobile money platforms processed 108 billion transactions valued at $1.68 trillion... Read more.
